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22 May

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Third Year of SMART Grants, Funding Transportation Technology and Innovation

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced today that it is accepting applications for the third year of its Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. The SMART Grants Program was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed by President Biden on November 15, 2021. As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the program will fund up to $500 million in grants over five years to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart community technologies and systems that improve transportation safety and efficiency. In the first two rounds of SMART Grants, USDOT selected 93…

20 May

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Climate and Transportation Research Center

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Monday, May 13, 2024 An initiative advancing the nation’s transportation decarbonization and resilient infrastructure Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $1.7 million in research funding for a Climate Change and Transportation Research Center at the University of California, Davis. The new Center for Emissions Reduction, Resiliency, and Climate Equity in Transportation, established through a cooperative agreement with DOT, will support the DOT Climate Change Center as well many related Department climate and research programs “Tackling the climate crisis and making our infrastructure more resilient has never been more urgent,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “The funding and…

19 May

“Investing in America: Chinatown Stitch” New Short-Form Documentary Focuses on How Biden-Harris Administration Funding is Reconnecting Historic Community in Philadelphia

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Monday, May 13, 2024 Click here to view the second installment of the Investing in America short-form video series. For Mandarin subtitles, see caption options. WASHINGTON – Today, as part of Infrastructure Week and during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the U.S. Department of Transportation released the second installment of its “Investing in America” video series, focused on the Chinatown Stitch project in Philadelphia. The Chinatown Stitch project received $159 million from the Biden-Harris Administration to cap the Vine Street Expressway with greenspace and implement other improvements — addressing historic inequities, reconnecting the Chinatown community, and…

17 May

Air Travel Consumer Report: February 2024 Numbers

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of February 2024 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. For February 2024, 0.6% of flights were cancelled, far lower than the 1.8% cancellation rate for February 2023 and the 3.2% cancellation rate for pre-pandemic February 2019. DOT expects that airlines will operate flights as scheduled and that when they do not, airlines will provide…

16 May

GLS Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Grand Opening of New Seaway Visitor Center in Massena, N.Y.

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Cutting the ribbon o a new visitor center at U.S. Eisenhower Lock in Massena, N.Y., on May 13, 2024(L-R): Ross Levi, Vice President/Executive Director of Tourism, Empire State Development; David McMillan, Chairman, GLS Advisory Board; Ben Dixon, Executive Director, St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce; Town Supervisor Susan Bellor; Village of Massena, N.Y; Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg; William Mielke, Member, GLS Advisory Board; Administrator Adam Tindall-Schlicht, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS); and Amy Stark, Visitor Center and Community Relations Manager, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. MASSENA, N.Y. – Yesterday, top U.S. Department of…

15 May

Feelgoodz Unveils Industry-Disrupting Bodhi Spa Slide

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Eco-Friendly Amenity Sets New Hospitality Standards in Sustainability, Comfort, and Guest Experience Bodhi Spa Slide Shown in black GARNER, N.C., May 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Feelgoodz, a trailblazer in sustainable footwear, proudly announces the launch of Bodhi, an innovative spa slide from their Zero Waste Back Bar Collection, poised to redefine guest experiences in the spa industry.Designed as a gift for guests, Bodhi represents an original leap forward in hospitality amenities and reimagines the traditional spa slide. The multifaceted Bodhi serves as a practical back bar item, an unexpected guest gift, and a tangible symbol of sustainability. It’s an eco-friendly solution that…

15 May

TCS Fuel Expands Discount Network by Welcoming Maverik and Kum & Go Truck Stops

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Carriers can now save money at the diesel pump at more than 2,000 truck stops nationwide. TCS Maverik Logos MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) - TransConnect Services (TCS), an industry leader in over-the-road fleet diesel fuel discounts and fuel expense management, proudly announces that Maverik, a popular fuel stop in 12 Western states such as Utah, Nevada, and Idaho, is joining the TCS Fuel Discount Network. With the addition of the Maverik network and select Kum & Go stores, TCS Fuel Card clients now have more than 2,000 locations to save on fuel. “We are excited to add Maverik and…

15 May

Hemp Living Unveils Revolutionary ‘PRESTIGE Pure Live Hash Rosin Dab Disposable’

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The World's First Ready-to-Use Portable Dab Rig The PRESTIGE Dab Disposable WAUWATOSA, Wis., May 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Hemp Living USA, a leader in the hemp-derived cannabis industry, is excited to announce the launch of its innovative product, the PRESTIGE THCA Pure Live Hash Rosin Dab Disposable, the first in its new PRESTIGE series. Designed for both seasoned cannabis enthusiasts and those new to dabbing, this cutting-edge product offers unmatched convenience and quality in the cannabis concentrate market.The Dab Disposable features 0.5 grams of 80%+ THCA Pure Live Hash Rosin in a sleek, portable device. Equipped with a ceramic core…

14 May

FRA Makes More Than $2 Billion in New Funding Available to Continue Improving America’s Busiest Passenger Rail Corridor

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Made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, investments will further Biden Administration efforts to repair and rebuild vital infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that makes available over $2 billion in Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program funding for projects located on the Northeast Corridor (Fed State-NEC). The corridor supports 800,000 passengers per day and billions of dollars in annual economic activity. Modernizing this critical infrastructure to provide safer, faster and more reliable passenger rail service for travelers and…

14 May

FRA Makes More Than $2 Billion in New Funding Available to Continue Improving America’s Busiest Passenger Rail Corridor

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Made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, investments will further Biden Administration efforts to repair and rebuild vital infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that makes available over $2 billion in Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program funding for projects located on the Northeast Corridor (Fed State-NEC). The corridor supports 800,000 passengers per day and billions of dollars in annual economic activity. Modernizing this critical infrastructure to provide safer, faster and more reliable passenger rail service for travelers and…